On December 10th, 1948, the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Although the UDHR is more than 70 years old, it holds relevance in promoting our rights to our political freedoms and ability to better our governments. Read more to discover how you can celebrate Human Rights on this historical holiday and everyday!

“Think globally, act locally,” is a common phrase to characterize global citizenship. But what does that mean practically? Is there an actual way to connect communities of two or more cities together? Find out in this article.

Before each Thanksgiving, the United States White House participates in a very unusual ceremony: pardoning a turkey. “Pardoning the turkey” is officially known as the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation. So, why does the President pardon a turkey, and how did this odd tradition start?

Want to celebrate Thanksgiving without eating any extra calories? Join millions of Americans in running in a “Turkey Trot,” a race ran on Thanksgiving Day. Wear your best festive costume, sign up for a virtual race, and celebrate after your run with a plate full of Turkey!

Participating in exchange programs is a great opportunity to widen your worldviews and gain new experiences. Especially now, when physical border isn’t much of a barrier anymore, many young people share their cultures with each other. Click to read about fascinating international experience of a Ukrainian student in the U.S.

Since WWI, the United States has celebrated the sacrifice of its veterans and active service members each year on November 11th. Read to learn more about how Veterans Day is celebrated in the U.S. and around the globe.

Know about the importance of media literacy and want to put your knowledge to action? This post compiles some of the best tools to fact check the information you’re exposed to as well as websites and games for further learning.

By telling your story, you can build a sense of community and ensure that people like you are authentically and truthfully represented in all walks of life. Learn about Narratio — initiative that activates, supports, and highlights the creative expression of displaced young people across the world.

With Halloween quickly approaching, many people around the globe are preparing for the holiday by decorating their homes, buying costumes, and watching horror films to get in the holiday spirit. However, in some parts of the United States people are preparing for another holiday celebrated the night before Halloween known as Mischief Night.